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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaun-Paul Fredrickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Tentheros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
15 - 9 - 1 |
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197 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jaun-Paul Fredrickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Tentheros!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tentheros throws a lazy right hand but Fredrickson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fredrickson throwing a counter right hand but Tentheros manages to avoid it.
Fredrickson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fredrickson misses with a takedown attempt - Tentheros sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tentheros thinks about the counter body kick.
Tentheros lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fredrickson at a distance.
Tentheros swings for the body but Fredrickson moves out of range.
Tentheros misses with a body shot.
Tentheros throws a leg kick
and Fredrickson counters with a nice body shot.
Tentheros throws a leg kick which misses Fredrickson's front leg but catches the back leg as Fredrickson tries to avoid it.
Fredrickson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fredrickson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Tentheros tries to counter it with a takedown but Fredrickson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tentheros tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ken Tentheros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrickson throws a looping overhand right but Tentheros ducks down to avoid it.
Fredrickson checks a low kick from Tentheros.
Tentheros staying out of range there.
Tentheros throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Jaun-Paul Fredrickson has been cut.
Tentheros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tentheros flicks out a counter leg kick but Fredrickson steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrickson throws a nice looking combination but Tentheros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice jab there from Fredrickson.
Fredrickson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tentheros feints the counter takedown.
Tentheros closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tentheros lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tentheros looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fredrickson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fredrickson looking for submissions off his back.
Tentheros is thwarting Fredrickson's attempts to control the position.
Fredrickson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tentheros scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fredrickson trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredrickson is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tentheros not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tentheros has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tentheros is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fredrickson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nice strikes from Tentheros there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tentheros missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fredrickson is looking to improve his position.
Tentheros seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fredrickson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fredrickson gets back to full guard.
Tentheros throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fredrickson is trying to control the position but Tentheros postures up.
Tentheros scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tentheros wants to pass the guard but Fredrickson is keeping the position.
Fredrickson trying to control the position.
Tentheros looking to sit in guard and control but Fredrickson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tentheros is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fredrickson defends well.
Fredrickson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fredrickson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tentheros had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fredrickson defends it easily.
Tentheros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson content to stall in guard here.
Fredrickson wants to control from the top but Tentheros keeps moving.
Tentheros looking for a sweep. Not yet Tentheros, not yet.
Fredrickson works over Tentheros with some ground and pound from guard.
Tentheros not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tentheros wants to sweep here but Fredrickson controlling him for the moment.
Fredrickson distracts Tentheros with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fredrickson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fredrickson landing with the ground and pound.
Fredrickson is working Tentheros over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ken Tentheros will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaun-Paul Fredrickson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tentheros throws a wild body kick that Fredrickson sees coming a mile off.
Fredrickson fails to land the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Fredrickson.
Fredrickson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fredrickson lands with a hook. Tentheros tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tentheros lands a jab to the nose.
Tentheros tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fredrickson swivels and escapes.
Tentheros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fredrickson.
Fredrickson throws a hook but Tentheros blocks it.
Fredrickson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tentheros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tentheros looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tentheros shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fredrickson as he avoids it easily.
Fredrickson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tentheros misses with a leg kick
enabling Fredrickson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fredrickson throws a lazy right hand but Tentheros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tentheros on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrickson misses with a wild body shot.
Fredrickson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tentheros is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fredrickson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fredrickson's back!
Fredrickson is in bad spot here.
Fredrickson turns into Tentheros and is now in his guard.
Fredrickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tentheros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tentheros is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tentheros keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fredrickson taking some punishment here, with Tentheros in his half guard.
Tentheros throwing shots but Fredrickson is blocking nicely.
Fredrickson is pressing down on Tentheros's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson wants to sweep here but Tentheros controlling him for the moment.
Fredrickson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tentheros defends well.
Tentheros is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fredrickson is adopting a defensive guard.
Tentheros stands up over Fredrickson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tentheros tries to free his leg and advance position but Fredrickson is retaining full guard.
Fredrickson is trying to control the position but Tentheros postures up.
Tentheros throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tentheros is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fredrickson looking for a sweep. Not yet Fredrickson, not yet.
Fredrickson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tentheros lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fredrickson trying to keep a closed guard but Tentheros is proving a slippery customer.
Fredrickson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tentheros content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fredrickson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tentheros defends it easily.
Fredrickson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tentheros can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tentheros makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tentheros throws a big right hand that misses.
Fredrickson looking for a sweep. Not yet Fredrickson, not yet.
Fredrickson working a defensive guard here.
Tentheros wants to control from the top but Fredrickson keeps moving.
Tentheros missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fredrickson keeping moving, preventing Tentheros from controlling successfully.
Fredrickson controlling the position.
Tentheros postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jaun-Paul Fredrickson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaun-Paul Fredrickson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fredrickson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tentheros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fredrickson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fredrickson checks a leg kick.
Tentheros lands a head kick that stumbles Fredrickson and the fighters go to the mat.
Fredrickson is rocked!
Tentheros stopping the sweep attempt from Fredrickson.
Oh Fredrickson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tentheros throwing strikes from guard but Fredrickson blocks nicely.
Tentheros landing with the ground and pound.
Tentheros connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fredrickson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tentheros is looking for a sweep. Fredrickson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fredrickson seems to have got his legs back now.
Fredrickson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tentheros on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fredrickson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tentheros tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fredrickson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Fredrickson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tentheros can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrickson scoring with strikes but Tentheros is staying in there.
Tentheros tries to hold on but Fredrickson postures up.
Fredrickson wants to control the pace but Tentheros is squirming around nicely.
Tentheros tries to reverse the position but Fredrickson maintains control.
Tentheros in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tentheros is looking to improve his position but Fredrickson isn't that keen on the idea.
Tentheros sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tentheros is not content to let Fredrickson control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tentheros tries to roll over but Fredrickson keeps him under control.
Tentheros has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fredrickson is working away from the top position though.
Tentheros wants to improve his position but Fredrickson is controlling well.
Tentheros is trying to maintain the position but Fredrickson is very close to passing his half guard.
Tentheros is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fredrickson is keen to just control but Tentheros is a slippery customer.
Fredrickson wants to free his trapped foot but Tentheros is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fredrickson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tentheros is looking for a sweep. Fredrickson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fredrickson is thwarting Tentheros's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tentheros is not content to let Fredrickson control the position.
Jaun-Paul Fredrickson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tentheros actively working from the bottom here.
Fredrickson is keen to just control but Tentheros is a slippery customer.
Fredrickson passes to side control.
Fredrickson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tentheros manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fredrickson's best efforts.
Tentheros slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tentheros is trying to control the position but Fredrickson postures up.
Tentheros is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fredrickson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fredrickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tentheros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tentheros wants to sweep but no luck.
Tentheros bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fredrickson's guard.
Tentheros lands a couple of elbows.
Tentheros preventing the sweep.
Tentheros trying to control but Fredrickson is working from the bottom.
Tentheros postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jaun-Paul Fredrickson.
I think Fredrickson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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